W
ant your own supply
of peppermint tea? It's
as easy as growing a
peppermint plant. This perennial
herb grows so vigorously that
it should always be planted in
containers — otherwise, it may take
over your entire garden. Keep your
mint tidy with regular trimming, or
allow it to go to flower and attract
tons of bees. This hard-to-kill plant
is a great choice for apartment
gardeners.
When to plant
:
Purchase seedlings from a garden
supply store, or ask a friend to
dig up a section of his or her plant.
Plant seedlings in early spring, or in
the fall in warm-winter climates.
Light requirement
:
Full sun to partial shade.
3) Mint
S
nipped chives taste delicious on eggs,
pasta—just about everything. In grocery
stores, they can be difficult to find and
expensive, but in gardens, they're incredibly
easy to grow. This perennial herb has a long
harvest season and will come back year after
year if you plant it in nice rich soil. Try growing
them in a large pot right outside your kitchen
window. Harvest chives by simply giving them a
"haircut" with kitchen scissors as needed.
4) Chives
